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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,686.36, 34,004.33 and 17,121.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,686.36, 34,004.33 and 17,121.66 is: 25,663.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,686.36 : 34,004.33 = 17,121.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,686.36/34,004.33 = 17,121.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,686.36x = 34,004.33 × 17,121.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,686.36x = 582,210,491.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,210,491.18/22,686.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,663.46

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